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Lydia R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients
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Lydia R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $70 per night

Highlights

Lydia has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
35 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Animals bring me JOY

I not only take care of the well behaved perfect pet angels, I also love to foster, train and find homes for the ones that haven't been given the opportunity to grow into their best pet self. I love all animals alike, no matter how big or what breed.

Cat care experience

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I've always been a cat person!

Lydia also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

9 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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22 ratings
Lilliana C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 05, 2026

Lydia was very responsive and always attentive. This was our first time booking a sitter for our cats, and the first time for our cats to be alone for so long. Lydia put our minds at ease on our trip because our cats were in good hands. Our cats are normally really shy but Lydia was able to put them at ease as well. We hope we can count on her again in the future if need be! Absolutely great service!

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Alex B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 20, 2026

Lydia was great! She communicates well and clearly loved on our pets.

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Elia C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 30, 2026

Lydia was so great and accommodating. Seeing photos of our happy cat while away on a trip was great. Drop off and pickup was seamless. Super easy, would definitely re-book.

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Vivek S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Dec 31, 2025

Lydia was fantastic with our big active dogs and kept them moving during our Christmas break. She was punctual, dependable and took such good care of our fur babies. She is now our go to for any future trips since the dogs can stay in the comfort of home while getting their exercise and without the stress of being at a kennel. Highly recommend her.

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Amy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 22, 2025

Lydia was great with our beagles! We truly felt like they had home away from home experience! Her communication was great and they received lots of love and snuggles during their stay!

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Fiona C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 21, 2025

Looked after our cat Charlie whilst we were away . No problems at all!!! Very flexible -& helpful!!

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Schedule

I am a stay at home mom so I have endless hours to spend with my pets. I love to walk the trails during the day and I take cat naps with my pets!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Pets that come to my home are treated like family, usually receiving way more attention than my own pets get! We are very careful with doors, making sure pets do not ever escape and our fenced in backyard is super secure. I walk dogs often on the trails or wherever they are most comfortable. Cats can either roam my house or I can make the entire upstairs secure for them to relax in peace away from my King Charles Cavalier and 2 other kitties.

Pets

A typical day

A typical day is waking up at 6am, getting my kids off to school, taking my dog on a trail walk, cleaning/office duties, pick up the kids between 3-4, cook dinner, spend time with my family, walk my dog again, put the kids to bed and go to sleep myself! Super simple and I'm super available to love on your babies!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
Lydia can host up to 2 pets per night
please let me know ahead of time what environment your pet thrives in best, including anything you feel is important for me to know and I will adjust to his/her needs!
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.